Monday, 25 March 2013

Vice Ganda Birthday Celebration on "Gandang Gabi Vice" Video

Vice Ganda Birthday Celebration on "Gandang Gabi Vice" Video

Watch here Vice Ganda's birthday celebration held at Metro Bar in West Avenue, Quezon City and aired on Sunday night at "Gandang Gabi, Vice".





















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Joseph Marco is Chalk Magazine's Summer Hottie

Joseph Marco is Chalk Magazine's Summer Hottie

Hunk actor-model Joseph Marco leads the list of this year's summer hotties by Chalk Magazine.
On its April 2013 issue, Chalk list down the 12 hottest boys of summer including Dominique Roque, Martin del Rosario, Miko Raval. Likewise, this issue also features Chris Cayzer, Colton Dixon, Bloc Party and more!

Chalk Magazine April 2013 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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KAPAMILYA STARS NAGPASAYA NG LIBO-LIBONG DAVAOEÑOS

Happy weekend ang inihandog ng ilan sa pinakasikat na ABS-CBN stars matapos nilang pasayahin ang libo-libong Davaoeños sa Kapamilya Karavan at Salamat Kapamilya event na bahagi ng pakikiisa ng ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) sa pagdiriwang ng 'Araw ng Dabaw 2013.' Todo-biritan at halakhakan ang naganap sa Salamat Kapamilya sa Abreeza Mall noong Biyernes (Marso 15) kasama ang "Kahit Konting Pagtingin" stars na sina Angeline Quinto at John Lapus. Hindi naman nagkamayaw sa Kapamilya Karavan ang 12,000 fans noong Sabado (Marso 16) sa SM City Davao Parking Lot C sa bonggang production numbers ng mga bida ng "Apoy Sa Dagat" na sina Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, at Piolo Pascual; "Be Careful With My Heart" lead actor na si Richard 'Sir Chief' Yap at ng "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" star na si Maja Salvador. Samantala, noong Linggo (Marso 17) naman ay pinadagundong ng "Ina Kapatid Anak" lead star na si Kim Chiu; "Juan dela Cruz" cast members John Medina at Arron Villaflor; at Kapamilya hunk na si Jason Abalos ang Gaisano Mall Entertainment Area dahil sa hitik ng sorpresang inihanda nila para sa 8,000 Davaoeñong nakisaya sa programa ng Salamat Kapamilya. Bukod sa Kapamilya Karavan at Salamat Kapamilya, nakibahagi rin ABS-CBN RNG sa ginanap ng feeding program sa siyudad. Nakiisa si Arron ng "Juan dela Cruz" sa 'Halad Kapamilya' feeding program na inorganisa ng DXAB 1296, ang AM radio station ng ABS-CBN RNG sa Davao. Ang ABS-CBN Regional Network Group ay ang nationwide TV at radio network ng ABS-CBN Corporation. Para sa iba pang Kapamilya stories at happenings sa iba't ibang panig ng Pilipinas, mag-log on lamang sa www.abs-cbnnews.com,www.choosephils.com, at www.iwantv.com.ph

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Lea Salonga wagi bilang Myx Magna Awardee

Muling kinilala ng numero unong music channel na MYX ang natatanging galing ng mga Pilipino sa larangan ng musika sa MYX Music Awards na ginanap sa Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan nitong Miyerkules (March 20). 

Iginawad sa mga pinakakarapat-dapat na artist ang 18 parangal. Hinirang naman si Lea Salonga na MYX Magna Awardee, para sa kanyang natatangi at di-matatawarang kontribusyon sa musikang Pinoy. Ang Channel Head ng MYX na si Andre Allan Alvarez mismo ang naghatid ng painaka-pinagpipitagang tropeo kay Salonga.

Bilang pagkilala kay Salonga, dinagundong nina Julie Ann San Jose, Erik Santos, K-La Rivera, Juris, Richard Poon, Nikki Gil, Christian Bautista at Rachelle Ann Go ang entablado nang kantahin nila ang sariling bersyon ng mga awiting"I Am But A Small Voice", "A Whole New World," "We Could Be In Love," "Reflection," at "Sun And Moon" na pinasikat niya sa "Miss Saigon." Nagsama-sama rin sila sa pagkanta ng "Tagumpay Nating Lahat."

Labis naman ang tuwa ni Salonga ng makita ang tribute sa kanya na kinabibilangan ng pinakamagagaling na artists sa bansa. "All they told me was I would just receive this trophy. They did not tell me that eight of our country's brightest and best singers would be singing my music, and with all due respect to the people at MYX, I think the biggest reward I got tonight came from these eight incredible people who more than did justice to my music," sabi niya.

Ibinahagi niya rin na ang pinaka-importanteng bagay na magdadala sa tagumpay ng isang artist ay ang pagmamahal nito sa kanyang ginagawa. "You have to love this more than air, more than food, more than sex. All I'm saying is that is has to be a basic need as what can make you survive as a human being," dagdag pa niya.

Pinarangalan din si Sarah Geronimo bilang Favorite Artist habang ang "Gayuma" naman ni Abra kasama sina Thyro and Jeriko Aguilar ang itinanghal na Favorite Music Video of the Year.

Nagwagi din si Christian Bautista bilang Favorite Male Artist at si Yeng Constantino naman ang pinarangalang Favorite Female Artist. Samantala, si Daniel Padilla ang kinilalang Favorite New Artist.

Mas pinaningning pa ng mga di matatwarang performance mula sa pinakamahuhusay na performers ang gabi ng parangal. Ilan lamang sa mga nagpainit ng gabi sina Beatbox Philippines, Yeng Constantino, Princess Velasco, Robin Nievera, Sam Concepcion, Anja Aguilar, KZ Tandingan, Zendee, Kean Cipriano, Elmo Magalona, Neocolours, Abra, Rhay Ty, Jose Amarra, Quest, Kamikazee, Hilera, at Typecast. 

Pinangunahan ito ng mga MYX VJs na sina Iya, Nikki, Chino, Michelle at K.A. at ilang mga natatanging bituin bilang presenters.

Para sa iba pang detalye, maglog-on sa myxph.com at www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines, o i-follow ang @myxphilippines sa Twitter.

Huwag palampasin ang Myx Music Awards 2013 na mapapanood sa Studio 23 sa Sabado (March 23) at 6:30p.m. May replay din ito sa Marso 25 (1:30p.m), 29 (5:30p.m) at 31 (11:00a.m) 

Narito ang listahan ng mga nagwagi sa MYX Music Awards 2013:

Favorite Song - "Sirena" - Gloc-9 feat. Ebe Dancel
Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ - Julie Anne San Jose
Favorite Media Soundtrack - "Moving Closer" - Never The Strangers
Favorite Remake - "Bakit Pa Ba" - Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video - Elmo Magalona
Favorite K-Pop Video - "Sexy, Free, and Single" - Super Junior
Favorite International Video - "One Thing" - One Direction
Favorite Collaboration - "Sirena" - Gloc-9 feat. Ebe Dancel
Favorite MYX Live Performance - Gloc-9
Favorite Urban Video - "Gayuma" - Abra feat. Thyro and Jeriko Aguilar
Favorite Rock Video - "Huling Sayaw" - Kamikazee feat. Kyla
Favorite New Artist - Daniel Padilla
Favorite Mellow Video - "I'll Be There" - Julie Anne San Jose
Favorite Group - Callalily
Favorite Female Artist - Yeng Constantino
Favorite Male Artist - Christian Bautista
Favorite Artist - Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Music Video - "Gayuma" - Abra feat. Thyro and Jeriko Aguilar

MYX Magna Awardee - Lea Salonga

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After Resigning, Kris Aquino Considering Studying Law


After announcing that she is resigning from all her shows, effectively quitting her showbiz career, Kris Aquino on Saturday said among her options is to go back to school.

Before leaving for a two-week European vacation with her sons Joshua and James “Bimby” Yap Jr., Aquino told “The Buzz” that she still doesn’t know what to do after she finishes her commitments to ABS-CBN.

“Hindi ko alam pero gusto ko talagang mag-aral. I kept telling Attorney (Frank) Chavez nung binabasa ko lahat nung mga law, sabi ko, ‘I should have been a lawyer.’ Sabi niya, ‘You can still be.’ It will only take five years even with the schedule daw. Isa ‘yan sa mga options ko,” she said.

She graduated college from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.

Aquino explained that her ongoing spat with ex-husband, basketball player James Yap, was behind her interest in the law.

“Sa lahat ng pinagdaanan ko recently na-realize ko kung gaano kahalaga ang tamang batas para sa Pilipinas,” she said.

However, if her youngest son will have his way, he would want his mother to continue working.

Aquino said she told her two boys that now that she is not working anymore, “maybe we’re not gonna be as rich” and that “we have to save money.”

“‘Yung maliit sinabi, you work. Akala ko matutuwa nung sinabi ko na babantayan kita, I’ll be with you,” Aquino shared.

Even her good friend Boy Abunda advised Aquino to continue working. Speaking on “The Buzz” on Sunday, the host said Aquino should not stop working because she has to continuously support her two sons.

Meanwhile, Aquino acknowledged that her interview on “TV Patrol” last Thursday, where she announced her resignation, was met with mixed reactions from the public.

“Sa mundong ito, when you’re public, you’ll either be loved or hated. Sa akin, alangan namang ikatuwa ko pero I’m still standing and I think that’s the most important thing,” she said.
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'The Buzz' Shows Debut Party of Julia Montes


ABS-CBN’s entertainment talk show “The Buzz” on Sunday showed exclusive footage of the debut party of young actress Julia Montes, which was held last Tuesday.

Montes became emotional while singing Miley Cyrus’s “The Climb,” and while watching the inspiring video messages of her former co-stars in last year’s hit series “Walang Hanggan.”

“The Buzz” also showed the much-awaited dance of Montes and her rumoured suitor Coco Martin, who told the actress that he loves her in a video message.

However, the happiest and most emotional moment for Montes came when members of her family went onstage to greet her.

In a live interview on “The Buzz,” Montes was at a loss of words when asked if Martin is already courting her now that she turned 18, but said that she’s happy right now.

“Kung payag na po si Lola, kung nakita niya na tama or worth it ‘yung guy,” she said about the possibility of having a boyfriend. “Dati sabi niya 18, ngayon 20 na (bago mag-boyfriend).” By wanderer || Full Story: Kapamilyalogy

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Marian Rivera to Heart Evangelista: "Kapag ang damit nabutasan, kahit tahiin mo may marka pa rin."

Marian Rivera to Heart Evangelista: "Kapag ang damit nabutasan, kahit tahiin mo may marka pa rin."

“Hindi ko alam kung anong sasabihin ko sa bagay na ‘yan. Tutal naman past is past na, marami nang naganap, at sa tuwing nakikita naman niya ako, binabati naman niya ako.
“May mga bagay kasi na…paano ko ba sasabihin? Ayoko na rin palakihin ang isyu kasi wala akong mapapala. Kumbaga, ako na naman yung talo. Sabihin na lang natin na kapag ang damit ay nabutasan, kahit tahiin mo may marka pa rin.
“Pero hindi ibig sabihin no’n na hindi ka nagpapatawad, hindi ka nagiging open sa mga bagay-bagay. Siguro naniniwala ako na ang sugat gumagaling, pero unti-unti.” were the exact words Marian Rivera have said when asked if she is now ready to do project with Heart Evangelista after their friendship fell apart during the shooting of the 2011 movie Temptation Island.
Marian Rivera is currently promoting her latest romantic-comedy movie with Richard Gutierrez titled "My Lady Boss".



Directed by Jade Castro and produced by Regal Entertainment and GMA Films, “My Lady Boss” opens in theaters nationwide on April 10, 2013.

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"Must Be...Love" Starring KathNiel Earns P50-M in 1 Week

"Must Be...Love" Starring KathNiel Earns P50-M in 1 Week

Star Cinema's latest teen-kilig movie "Must Be...Love" featuring the hottest loveteam of today's time Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (also known as KathNiel to their fans) is now a certified box-office hit after over P50-million in just one week.

Still showing in theaters natiowide, "Must Be...Love" also stars John Lapuz, Liza Soberano, Miguel Morales, Kit Thompson, Ramon Christopher, Janus del Prado, Sharlene San Pedro, Paul Salas, Cacai Bautista, Arlene Muhlach.and John Estrada.
For more information and updates about the movie, visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema. 

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JESSE ROBREDO STORY, TAMPOK SA "MMK"

Kwento ng isang huwarang lider at mapagmahal na haligi ng tahanan ang ibabahagi ng "Maalaala Mo Kaya" ngayong Sabado (Marso 23) tampok ang lifestory ng yumaong Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary na si Jesse Robredo. Gaganap bilang Sec. Robredo ang award-winning actor na si Jericho Rosales, samantalang bibigyang buhay naman ng Kapamilya actress na si Kaye Abad ang karakter ng misis ni Robredo na si Leni. Paano hinubog ng kanyang pamilya at ng kanyang mga karansan ang uri ng pamumuhay at pamamahala ni Sec. Robredo? Gaano kalaking bahagi ng kanyang tagumpay ang kanyang maybahay at mga anak? Bukod kina Jericho at Kaye, bahagi rin ng Jesse Robredo Story sa "MMK" sina Yogo Singh, Spanky Manikan, Cara Eriguel, Christian Tan, Alyanna Angeles, Nikki Bagaporo, Trina Legaspi, at Richard Quan. Ang episode ay sa ilalim ng pananaliksik ni Alexandra Mae Martin, sinulat nina Joan Habana at Arah Jell Badayos, at direksyon ni Raz de la Torre. Huwag palampasin ang inspiring life story ni Sec. Robredo sa "MMK" ngayong Sabado, pagkatapos ng "Wansapanataym," sa ABS-CBN. Para sa iba pang updates, mag log on sa www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, sundan ang @MMKOfficial sa Twitter, at i-"like" ang www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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KUYA KIM AT KARYLLE, TATAKBO PARA SA MGA ISKOLAR

Papatunayan ni 'Kuya' Kim Atienza na hindi magtatapos sa pagbabahagi ng trivia at sari-saring kaalaman ang kanyang kontribusyon sa edukasyon ng kabataan sa kanyang bagong papel bilang ambassador ng "DZMM Takbo Para sa Karunungan" kasama ang singer-actress na si Karylle.

"Isang malaking karangalan ang maging mukha at tagapagsalita ng DZMM. Sa pagsali sa Takbo Para sa Karunungan, mababago natin ang buhay ng mga iskolar sa pagtulong upang magkaroon sila ng mas magandang kinabukasan," sabi niya.

Gaganapin ang fun run sa Sabado (March 23) sa Quirino Grandstand na magpopondo ng pag-aaral ng 75 na iskolar ng DZMM na pawang mga biktima ng bagyong Ondoy, Sendong at ng Habagat.

Masayang ibinahagi ni Kuya Kim ang kwento ng mga scholar na hindi lamang natulungan kundi nakakuha ng lakas ng loob para pagbutihin ang pag-aaral.

"Itong si Rosalinda, kung noon ay pumapasok sa paaralan nang hindi kumakain, ngayon nakakapag-tricycle na. Si Efren naman, dating mahiyain, top seven na ngayon sa klase. Andiyan din si Roxanne na masipag na ngayon, pati Kuya niya ay tinuturuan niya," kwento niya.

Sinuportahan naman ni Karylle ang proyektong ito ng DZMM hindi lamang dahil hilig niya ang pagtakbo pero dahil nakita niya ang pagsusumikap ng mga bata sa kabila ng trahedyang napagdaanan.

"Ang maganda diyan, yung scholars ay naapektuhan ng mga bagyo pero ganado pa rin silang matuto. Hindi lang naman ito about education, it's also about making people better, getting them the best that they can be in every aspect, in education, in sports, in their family life and spiritual life of course," aniya.

Lumahok sa unang DZMM Takbo Para sa Karunungan si Karylle kung saan 25 iskolar pa lang ang sinuportahan ng DZMM. Sa bilang na 75 ngayon, inaasahan niyang mas dadami pa ito.

"Kahit sino pwedeng tumakbo, 'yun ang maganda dito. Hindi naman kailangang mahilig ka sa running para makatulong. Makakatulong din siya para ma-appreciate ng ibang bata ang pag-aaral," sabi ni Karylle, na lalahok sa 5km category.

Samantala, hindi rin magpapahuli sina Karen Davila, Gerry Baja, Winnie Cordero, Gretchen Fullido at iba pang DZMM anchors na makikitakbo rin sa Sabado.

Kaagapay din ng himpilan ang CFC Ancop Tekton Foundation Inc. at St. Jude Catholic School batch 1990 ngayong taon.

Ipagpapatuloy ng DZMM ang scholarship ng 25 estudyanteng biktima ng Bagyong Sendong sa Cagayan de Oro at 50 iskolar sa Metro Manila na hinagupit ng Habagat kamakailan at Bagyong Sendong.

Bukod sa pagkakataong tumulong, may mga nakaabang ding cash prizes para sa top winners ng 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, at 21 km race categories, pati na rin sa lalahok na government organizations, non-government organizations, at mga paaralan na may pinakamaraming bilang ng kalahok. Ang registration fee para sa mga ito ay nagkakahalagang P450, P550 at P600, habang P300 naman ang registration fee para sa mga estudyante.

Makiisa sa pagsulong ng edukasyon kasama sina Kuya Kim at Karylle. Para mag-rehistro, bisitahin lang ang www.dzmm.com.ph o tumawag sa secretariat sa 4152272 local 5674 and 5641.

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Zanjoe Marudo in Bromance


Coming from the success of 24/7 in Love, Kimmy Dora and One More Try, versatile actor Zanjoe Marudo will be starring on his first lead movie under Star Cinema and Skylight films entitled Bromance. The film will showcase Zanjoe’s talent in comedy under the direction of the award-winning director Wenn V Deramas. He will be joined by Manuel Chua, Boom Labrusca and Cristine Reyes.

In the instagram of Zanjoe Marudo along with the teaser photo of Bromance, he will be in make up and bangs which he will be playing a gay role in the story. Being it is a Direk Wenn movie; expect hilarious scenes from the movie that will give 100% laughter to all movie goers. Along with Zanjoe who already showed his talent in comedy being a mainstay in the top-rating comedy show of ABS-CBN entitled Banana Split.
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Apl De Ap is Officially a Kapamilya, The 4th Coach of The Voice of the Philippines


It’s confirmed! Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.ap officially sealed the deal with ABS-CBN as the fourth coach of the network’s latest reality franchise ‘The Voice of The Philippines.’ There have been a lot of speculations about his coaching stint in the Kapamilya network’s upcoming show, but the management kept the whole negotiation under wraps until the international singer finally signed the contract with ABS-CBN.

In a text message of TV Production Entertainment Head Laurenti Dyogi sent to Push.abs-cbn.com, he confirmed that Apl.de.Ap is slated to meet with TFC London for his initial promo shoot as the last remaining coach of The Voice of The Philippines. “I am pleased to inform you that I got this morning the soft copy of the signed contract of Apl! He’s leaving for Europe today and will be in London [within the month]. Will arrange for TFC London to shoot his OCI (on cam interview) for the plug.”

Dyogi added that Apl.de.Ap is scheduled to arrive in Manila sometime in April to meet the whole team of The Voice of The Philippines.

Hosted by Toni Gonzaga, The Voice of The Philippines gathers together the finest singers in the country as the esteemed coaches of the show, namely, Broadway superstar Lea Salonga, Filipino-American rapper Apl.de.Ap, rock star Bamboo Mañalac and Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo.

Watch out for The Voice of The Philippines soon on ABS-CBN.
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Friday, 15 March 2013

FIRST KISS NINA MAYA AT SIR CHIEF, WAGI NA SA RATINGS, TRENDING PA SA TWITTER!

Tinutukan at pinag-usapan ng buong bayan ang pinakahihintay na first kiss ng no.1 love team sa daytime TV na sina Maya (Jodi Sta. Maria) at Sir Chief (Richard Yap). Patunay dito ang latest data mula sa Kantar Media noong Martes (Marso 12) kung kailan humataw ang "Be Careful With My Heart" ng 26.4% national TV ratings o, 13 puntos na kalamangan kumpara sa 13.4% na nakuha ng katapat nitong programa sa GMA na "Eat Bulaga." 

Bukod sa national TV ratings, wagi rin ang 'first kiss' episode maging sa sikat na microblogging site na Twitter. Ilang oras na trending topic nationwide ang hashtag na #SerChiefandMayaNationalKissDay. Hot topic sa netizens ang sorpresang halik sa pisngi ni Sir Chief kay Maya matapos ang pinakaaabangang Junior-Senior Prom Night nina Luke (Jerome Ponce) at Nikki (Janella Salvador).

Samantala, pinagkaguluhan kamakailan ng mga estudyante ang buong cast ng "Be Careful With My Heart," na pinangunahan nina Jodi at Richard, sa parehong awards night ng 11th Gawad Tanglaw at 9th USTv Students Choice Awards.

Dumalo sa parehong gabi ng parangal ang cast ng no. 1 daytime TV program ng bansa upang personal na magpasalamat sa iginawad na Best Ensemble Performance at Best TV series ng Gawad Tanglaw at Best Daily Local Soap Opera at Best Ensemble Performance awards naman ng USTv.

Patuloy na tutukan ang ang paboritong panaghalian ng bayan, "Be Careful With My Heart," araw-araw, 11:45am, pagkatapos ng "Minute To Win It" sa Primetanghali ng ABS-CBN. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mag-log on sawww.abs-cbn.com, sundan ang @becarefulheart sa Twitter; at i-'like' ang official Facebook fanpage ng show sa  www.facebook.com/becarefulwithmyheartofficial.

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BANKER, TYPE LIGAWAN SI RUFFA GUTIERREZ

Matagal ng tapos ang Valentine's pero tila humahabol pa si Banker matapos itong mabighani sa ganda ng host-beauty queen na si Ruffa Gutierrez.  Nang maglaro si Ruffa sa "Kapamilya Deal or No Deal" kamakailan ay tahasang ipinahayag ni Banker thru host Luis Manzano ang kanyang paghanga nito sa kanya at tinanong pa kung ano ang mga katangiang hanap niya sa isang lalaki. Game na game naman na sumagot si Ruffa at sinabing gusto niya ay matangkad, mabaet, at mahal ang mga anak niya. Pasok kaya si Banker sa taste ni Ruffa? Gandahan niya kaya ang offer niya para lang matuwa ang kanyang crush? Magamit kaya ni Ruffa ang pagkahumaling sa kanya ni Banker para mauwi ang jackpot? Huwag palalampasin ang "Kapamilya Deal or No Deal" ngayong Sabado (Mar 16), pagkatapos ng "TV Patrol Weekend" sa ABS-CBN. Ipahagay ang inyong mga opinyon, reaksyon, at saloobin sa programa sa Twitter gamit ang hashtag na #KapamilyaDOND.

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Kapamilya Stars Celebrate "Araw ng Dabaw"


Back-to-back-to-back sparkling treats await Kapamilya Davaoeños this weekend as ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) is set to bring the network’s biggest and the brightest Kapamilya stars in the Durian Capital of the Philippines, Davao City for the grand celebration of ‘Araw ng Dabaw 2013.’

On Friday (March 15), Davao natives and tourists can sing and laugh along with “Kahit Konting Pagtingin” stars Angeline Quinto and John Lapus, who will grace the special “Salamat Kapamilya” event that will happen at Abreeza Mall at 4pm.

Teleserye lead stars, meanwhile, will join forces for ABS-CBN RNG’s Kapamilya Karavan on Saturday (March 16) which will take place at SM City Davao-Parking Lot C at 4pm. Kapamilya Karavan will feature “Apoy Sa Dagat” stars Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, and Piolo Pascual; “Be Careful With My Heart” lead actor Richard ‘Sir Chief’ Yap; and “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” star Maja Salvador.

To cap off the fun-filled ‘Araw ng Dabaw’ weekend, Ina Kapatid Anak” star Kim Chiu; “Juan dela Cruz” cast members John Medina and Arron Villaflor; and Kapamilya hunk Jason Abalos will pump up the fiesta spirit in another “Salamat Kapamilya” event on Sunday (March 17). It will be staged at Gaisano Mall Entertainment Area at 4pm.

Don’t miss the chance to get up close and personal with ABS-CBN’s brightest stars this weekend in Davao City, witness the ABS-CBN RNG’s “Salamat Kapamilya” events on March 15 and 17 and Kapamilya Karavan on March 16.

The ABS-CBN Regional Network Group is the nationwide TV and radio network of ABS-CBN Corporation.

For more Kapamilya stories and happenings in the regions, log on to www.abs-cbnnews.com, www.choosephils.com, and www.iwantv.com.ph
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Atom Araullo Probes Case of Demonic Possession in "Hiwaga"


Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo investigates how a field trip to Mt. Makiling drastically changed a boy’s personality, who showed signs of a demonic possession this Friday (Mar 15) in “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga.”

Nanay Lolit noticed a series of strange habits from her college sophomore son, Red, after the trip from the iconic mountain. Red would yell at no one, stand on fences, have no appetite, and would always be hot-headed.

At first, she thought her son was just being a rebellious teenager.  But she got even more bothered when Red would cast out rosaries, fling out crucifixes, and avoid all signs related to religion.

Things got worse when he got close to killing his father and brother in fist fights. Not even the priest and psychiatrist whom his mother asked help from could do anything to stop Red.

What happened to Red? Is it really related to his visit to Mt. Makiling? How will he go back to normal?

Don’t miss the full story in “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga,” anchored by Atom Araullo this Friday (Mar 15), 4:45 p.m. after “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/currentaffairs.

Watch the other “Pinoy True Stories” produced by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, such as “Bistado” with Julius Babao every Monday, “Engkwentro” with Karen Davila every Tuesday, “Saklolo” with Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor every Wednesday, and “Demandahan” with Anthony Taberna every Thursday.
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ABS-CBN Stars to Grace ‘Araw Ng Dabaw 2013′ Celebrations

ABS-CBN Stars to Grace ‘Araw Ng Dabaw 2013′ Celebrations 


Back-to-back-to-back sparkling treats await Kapamilya Davaoeños this weekend as ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) is set to bring the network’s biggest and the brightest Kapamilya stars in the Durian Capital of the Philippines, Davao City for the grand celebration of ‘Araw ng Dabaw 2013.’
On Friday (March 15), Davao natives and tourists can sing and laugh along with “Kahit Konting Pagtingin” stars Angeline Quinto and John Lapus, who will grace the special “Salamat Kapamilya” event that will happen at Abreeza Mall at 4pm.
Teleserye lead stars, meanwhile, will join forces for ABS-CBN RNG’s Kapamilya Karavan on Saturday (March 16) which will take place at SM City Davao-Parking Lot C at 4pm. Kapamilya Karavan will feature “Apoy Sa Dagat” stars Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, and Piolo Pascual; “Be Careful With My Heart” lead actor Richard ‘Sir Chief’ Yap; and “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” star Maja Salvador.
To cap off the fun-filled ‘Araw ng Dabaw’ weekend, Ina Kapatid Anak” star Kim Chiu; “Juan dela Cruz” cast members John Medina and Arron Villaflor; and Kapamilya hunk Jason Abalos will pump up the fiesta spirit in another “Salamat Kapamilya” event on Sunday (March 17). It will be staged at Gaisano Mall Entertainment Area at 4pm.
Don’t miss the chance to get up close and personal with ABS-CBN’s brightest stars this weekend in Davao City, witness the ABS-CBN RNG’s “Salamat Kapamilya” events on March 15 and 17 and Kapamilya Karavan on March 16.
The ABS-CBN Regional Network Group is the nationwide TV and radio network of ABS-CBN Corporation.
For more Kapamilya stories and happenings in the regions, log on to www.abs-cbnnews.com, www.choosephils.com, and www.iwantv.com.ph

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American Idol 12 Top 10 Elimination Night Results: Curtis Finch is Eliminated

American Idol 12 Top 10 Elimination Night Results: Curtis Finch is Eliminated

After getting the lowest amount of votes and failure to get the "Judges' Save", Curtis Finch, Jr was sent home during the first elimination night of the latest season of American Idol.
Finch was joined by Devin Velez in the Bottom 2.

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Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Coco Martin Talks About Working with Gretchen Barretto and Eddie Garcia


Coco Martin said he is elated over the success of his newest television series “Juan dela Cruz.”

He also gave credit to his new co-stars Gretchen Barreto and Eddie Garcia, whose characters brought a new twist to the series.

“Hindi ko inexpect na ganon siya (Barretto) kabait at kasarap na katrabaho. Sana nga medyo humaba 'yung araw na nag-taping siya sa amin. Love na love siya ng staff ng ‘Juan dela Cruz’ kasi napakabait niya at professional katrabaho. Sana makatrabaho ko siya ulit,” he siad.

Furthermore, Martin is glad to be learning from Garcia, who is considered a veteran in the showbiz industry.

“Actually kapag nasa set siya lagi ko siyang pinupuntahan at kinakausap kasi ang dami kong gusto matutunan sa kanya eh, yung tamang behavior sa trabaho at pagmamahal niya sa katrabaho niya. Sana matutunan ko 'yun. Alam ko na may makukuha akong aral sa kanya,” Martin said.
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Senatoriables Chiz Escudero, Gregorio Honasan and Greco Belgica Battle in ANC's "Harapan 2013"

Sen. Chiz Escudero, Sen. Gregorio Honasan, and Greco Belgica of Democratic Party of the Philippines engage in a real debate on their platforms and senatorial campaign with political journalist Lynda Jumilla in ANC’s flagship election program “HARAPAN 2013” tomorrow (Mar 12). Escudero’s edge over fellow contenders is evident in his high ratings in recent senatorial surveys, but how does he really feel about being dropped from the United Nationalist Alliance’s lineup? Honasan’s ranking in polls has fluctuated in months. What does he want to do for the country if he gets reelected? Thirty four-year old Belgica, on the other hand, is a former Manila councilor who wants to have a voice in national legislation so he could help effect change. Will Filipinos believe in his advocacy for the country? “HARAPAN 2013” is part of ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013,” the election coverage of the country’s largest and most trusted broadcast news organization that was launched a year before the elections to educate voters who are set to elect a new batch of government leaders. Be the one to judge the senatorial candidates’ character and capabilities in charting the country’s future. Know them before you vote for them. Watch “HARAPAN 2013,” 7PM tomorrow (Mar 12) on ANC (SkyCable Channel 27). For updates, follow @ANCALERTS on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/ANCalerts. By wanderer || Full Story: Kapamilyalogy

ABS-CBN's Darna - Angel, Anne, Erich, Shaina, Julia, Iza, KC, Maja, Kim, Sarah?

ABS-CBN's Darna - Angel, Anne, Erich, Shaina, Julia, Iza, KC, Maja, Kim, Sarah?


Now it can be told. 
Now that ABS-CBN is the next to bring the famous Pinay hero "Darna" back to life. Who do you think among the roster of Kapamilya leading ladies will portray the much-coveted role following Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera who both played Darna in in GMA-7?
Will it be Angel Locsin again this time? Or it could be Anne Curtis, Denise Laurel, Erich Gonzales, Iya Villania, Iza Calzado, Jessy Mendiola, Julia Montes, KC Concepcion, Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Maricar Reyes, Megan Young, Sarah Geronimo or Shaina Magdayao?

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Friday, 8 March 2013

'GABI NG PAGBABAGO' SA BUHAY NINA KIM AT MAJA, MAGAGANAP NA NGAYONG MARCH 7!

Matapos ang mainit na pinag-usapang 'Gabi ng Pagpapakilala' episode na nagbigay sa "Ina Kapatid Anak" ng 40.1% national TV rating, isang bagong kapanapanabik na tagpo sa buhay ng mga karakter nina Kim Chiu at Maja Salvador ang nakatakdang maganap sa kwento--ang 'Gabi ng Pagbabago' na mapapanood na ngayong Huwebes (Marso 7). Sa 'Gabi ng Pagbabago' episode, matutunghayan ang mga bagong buhay nina Celyn (Kim) at Margaux (Maja) tatlong taon matapos malantad ang tunay na pagkatao ni Celyn. Sa muling pagkukrus ng landas nina Celyn at Margaux, isang panibagong giyera ba ang sisiklab lalo na ngayong kapwa na sila nagtatrabaho sa kompanya ng kanilang pamilya? Sa tunggalian para sa kapangyarihan, sino sa dalawa ang magtatagumpay? Huwag palampasin ang mga bagong rebelasyon sa teleserye ng pamilyang Pilipino, "Ina Kapatid Anak," gabi-gabi, 8:15pm, pagkatapos ng "Juan dela Cruz" sa ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on lamang sa www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV o sundan ang @_InaKapatidAnak sa Twitter.

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MARION AUNOR, PUMIRMA NG KONTRATA SA STAR RECORDS

Matapos magwaging 2nd runner-up sa songwriting competition na "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Song" para sa komposisyon nitong "If You Ever Changed Your Mind" na kanya ring inawit, isa na ngayong opisyal na recording artist si Marion Aunor matapos itong pumirma ng kontrata kamakailan sa Star Recording Inc. Sa Abril inaasahang lalabas ang kauna-unahang solo album ni Marion. "Para sa album, may mga kantang ako ang nag-compose at meron ding kinompose ng aking mentor na si Mr. Vehnee Saturno," pahayag niya. Magiging bahagi rin ang singer-composer ng nalalapit na world tour ng top-rating Kapamilya morning program na "Be Careful With My Heart." Dumalo sa contract signing ang beteranong kompositor at manager ni Marion na si Vehnee Saturno, ang Star Records head na si Roxy Liquigan, at ang Star Creatives head na si Malou Santos.

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Martin Nievera Didn't Accept Offer from TV5


Pinili ni Martin Nievera na mas maging tahimik ang pagbabalik niya bilang talk show host sa Martin Late At Night. Rason niya, “I wanted to reenter with my talk show as if it never left. I don’t want this big hoopla because it’s the same hoopla when my show goes off the air!

“I wanted to seem like… Like I never left!

“Well, ABS-CBN before didn’t have a space in the world! You all gonna have a TV show each. When I went to ABS-CBN with Edu (Manzano) and Pops (Fernandez), we all had out TV shows on the new ABS-CBN. They had so much space!

“So when I had my late night show, it was once a week. Nagiging once a day. And it became from an hour to thirty minutes a night! I used to shoot five episodes in one day.”

Ano naman ang paki­ramdam niya at bumalik siya sa show na gustung-gusto niya?

“I’m just happy I have a place na puwedeng dumaan ang mga artista, hindi lang Kapamilya. Kahit sino diyan na puwedeng magkuwento ng story ninyo. Hindi lang pang-promo lang!

“Ang concept namin before sa MAD sa Channel 7, magulo! Magulo na panggabi! Let us say na may iba kang bisyo, business, then let’s talk about that! When did you start doing this? Akala namin puro movies.

“Believe it or not, I really watch every show to see what I don’t want to be like. Not because I don’t like them. Just because I don’t want to be like or compared to or have you.

Nakikialam ako sa lahat this time around. Pati ‘yung set. ‘Yung comfortable sa mata. ‘Yung music, piano lang. Si Louie Ocampo. Hindi ‘yung buong banda,” paliwanag ng Concert King.

Paano nangyari ang negosasyon sa bago niyang show? “When we negotiated…Finally. After 100 years with ABS CBN, I’ve ne­ver had a contract with ABS. The moment na…The negotiation with X Factor went, I was getting all these offers from Channel 5! Which I think most of you already know that.

“Pag dumating ‘yung offer ng Channel 5, du’n dumating ang kontrata ng ABS. Now, they wanna make sure. That really made me very happy since I am very committed…Believe it or not, for someone who’s known for being unfaithful, I’ve been so faithful to Channel 2!” katwiran niya.

Ngayon nga ay kontra­tado na si Martin ng ABS CBN ng dalawang taon at nasa huling taon na ang pinir­mahan niyang agreement.

“In fairness to me, no matter what offers I got in the past, I’ve stayed with (Channel) 2, just for the hand shake and the hug!” rason ni Martin.

Awesome nga raw ang offer sa kanya ng TV5. Kumbaga, sky is the limit. “Anything I want! Whatever I want! What kind of offer was that?” saad niya.

So muntik na niyang sunggaban ang offer na ‘yon? “Yeah! Only because I wasn’t getting any love from my own station!” katwiran ng Concert King.

So feel na niya ngayon ang love ng ABS CBN?

“Not only that! Even the worst words, ‘Please don’t go!’ That would work for me. We love you, please don’t go! As opposed to, ‘We have nothing for you, we can’t stop you! But you can never come back to (Channel) 2!’ Hindi puwede ‘yon!” pahayag pa niya.

So sino ang pumigil sa paglipat niya?

“The truth? I was the one who made pigil! Because I didn’t go for the money. It’s not because I don’t need money. If I have gone for the money, we would have done for another conversation! ‘Can I sleep well at night? Can I live without may Kapamilya? Can I watch ABS CBN knowing I started that station?’ Ang hirap! May emotional attachment!

“Kung wala akong emotional attachment…I’m not saying I’ll never move. Who knows what happens in the future! Unless ABS CBN doesn’t want me anymore!” deklara ni Martin.

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Robredo's Widow Saddened by Kris Aquino's Soap

The helicopter crash scene involving the character of host-actress Kris Aquino in the Thursday episode of the primetime soap "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" saddened the widow of the late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo.

Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo remembered her husband, who died in a plane crash last year, in the said episode.

"KKI chopper crash scene touches a very raw nerve :-(," she said in a Twitter post.

On Thursday's episode of "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw," Roxanne (played by Aquino) went missing after the helicopter carrying her and her sister Ruth (Anne Curtis) crashed into the sea.

Roxanne was set to seek treatment in China as she suffers from cancer.

After reading Leni's "tweet," Aquino replied and said sorry.

"@lenirobredo attorney Leni, I was just saying that I hoped u weren't watching tonight. Sorry," the host-actress wrote.

Leni then shared that she and her youngest daughter Jillian watched the "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" episode yesterday.

"@krisaquino214 was planning sana to skip it tonight but can't help myself...jillian covered her face with a pillow the entire time," she wrote.

Leni's eldest daughter Aika, for her part, asked Aquino if her character will be able to survive the plane crash.

Meanwhile, Aquino hinted that she will continue to be part of the hit series.

"I don't want to be a spoiler, but FYI I'm taping #KailanganKoyIkaw tomorrow. Call time is after I attend Bimb's class presentation at 8 AM," she wrote. By wanderer || Full Story: Kapamilyalogy

Justin Bieber Passes Out During Concert, Posted Shirtless Hospital Photo

Justin Bieber Passes Out During Concert, Posted Shirtless Hospital Photo

Justin Bieber experienced breathing problems before finally fainting on stage while finishing his London concert at the O2 Arena on Thursday night.
10 minutes after the incident, and contrary to the advised by the medical staff, Bieber insisted on going back to the stage to finish the show. 
A day after the concert, Bieber instagrammed to his millions of followers a picture of himself shirtless on a hospital bed in London.



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‘The Hangover Part III’ Poster and Trailer

‘The Hangover Part III’ Poster and Trailer

Here is the trailer and poster for the highly-anticipated sequel to the worldwide blockbuster comedy movie “The Hangover”.



Directed by Todd Phillips, the film reunites Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha as Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug. Returning to the ensemble are Ken Jeong, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor and, as the guys’ long-suffering wives, Gillian Vigman, Sasha Barrese and Jamie Chung. John Goodman also joins the cast.

A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures, “The Hangover Part III” opens in Philippine theaters on May 29, 2013.

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Tuesday, 5 March 2013

JED MADELA, EXCITED SA DEBUT ALBUM NIYA SA STAR RECORDS

Purong excitement ang nararamdaman ngworld singing champion na si Jed Madela sa paglabas ng debut album niya sa kanyang bagong recording label na Star Records.

"Ito ang first full project ko sa Star Records at ito rin po ang kauna-unahan kong all-original album," pahayag ni Jed.

"Sobrangpinagpaguran namin ang pagbuo sa album ito kaya nung marinig ko na 'yung final tracks, gusto ko na rin po siyang agad iparinig sa lahat ng taong naniniwala sa music ko." 

Ayon kay Jed, ang mga kantang bahaging "All Original" album ay may hatid na bagong tunog at bagong emosyon sa mga makikinig. "Kakaiba lahat ng kanta sa album. Actually, sa ganda ng music, bawat isa sa kanila ay potential single," ani Jed, nanakatakdang magdiwang ngayong taon ng kanyang 10th anniversary sa music industry. "Of course, nasa album pa rin ang signature 'high note ballads,' pero may mga tracks talagang mapapaisip ang listeners kung ako ba talagang 'yung kumakanta." 

Tampok sa first album ni Jed sa StarRecords ang 10 original tracks kabilang ang carrier single niyang 'Ikaw Na,' 'Wish,' 'When Love Once Was Beautiful,' 'Dito Lang,' 'Ipinapangako Ko,' 'Sa Habang Buhay,' 'Dalangin Ko,' 'Will Forever,' 'Home To You,' at ang sariling komposisyon mismo ni Jed na 'Tanging ikaw.' Bahagi rin ng album ang bonus mixes ng 'Wish' at 'Dito Lang.' 

Bukod sa kanyang latest album, mayisa pang tagumpay ang ibabahagi sa lahat Jed na siyang kauna-unahang Filipino champion sa prestiyosong World Championship of the Performing Arts (WCOPA)--ang pagiging first Filipino na mapabilang sa Performing Arts Hall of Fame in Hollywood. Si Jed ang unang Grand Champion Performer of the World namapaparangalan ng Achievement Award at masasali sa elite Performing Arts Hall of Fame na may live worldwide webcast sa July 19. 

Ang "All Original" album ni Jed ay may grand launch sa "ASAP 18" ngayong Linggo (Marso 3) at malapit na itong mabili sa record bars nationwide sa halagang P350 lamang. 

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon,bisitahin ang Facebook fanpage ng Star Records na www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil o i-follow ang @starrecordsph sa Twitter.

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ABS-CBN KINILALA BILANG OUTSTANDING TELEVISION NETWORK SA GOLDEN SCREEN AWARDS 2012

Pinakapinarangalan ang ABS-CBN sa ginanap na Golden Screen Awards 2012 kamakailan kung saan kinilala ito bilang Outstanding Television Network ng Entertainment Press Society (EnPress) Inc dahil sa paghakot nito ng karamihan sa mga award sa parehong entertainment at news categories. 

Sa kabuuan, nag-uwi ang ABS-CBN ng 26 parangal kontra sa GMA na may 19 at GMA News TV na may tatlong parangal. 

Heto ang kumpletong listahan ng mga nagwagi mula sa ABS-CBN:
 

Outstanding Lifestyle Program- "Kris RealiTV"

Outstanding Lifestyle Program Host - Kris Aquino

Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program- "The Bottomline"

Oustanding Celebrity Talk Program Host- Boy Abunda ("The Bottomline")

Outstanding Showbiz Talk Program- "Showbiz Inside Report"

Outstanding Male Showbiz Talk Program Host- Boy Abunda ("The Buzz")

Outstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host- Janice De Belen ("Showbiz Inside Report")

Outstanding Adapted Reality/Competition Program Hosts- Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford ("Pilipinas Got Talent")

Outstanding Musical Program- "ASAP 2012"

Outstanding Original Drama Series- "Walang Hanggan"

Outstanding Single Drama/Telemovie Program- "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manika"

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor- Richard Yap ("My Binondo Girl")

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series- Paulo Avelino ("Walang Hanggan")

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series- Helen Gamboa ("Walang Hanggan")

Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program- Coco Martin ("Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamao")

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag/Comedy Program- Angelica Panganiban ("Banana Split")

Outstanding Performance by An Actor in a Drama Series- Gerald Anderson ("Budoy")

Outstanding Male News Presenter- Julius Babao ("Bandila")

Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program- "Failon Ngayon: Latak sa Minahan"

Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program Host- Kim Atienza ("Matanglawin")

Outstanding Public Affairs Program- "Failon Ngayon"

Outstanding Crime Investigative Program- "XXX: Preso sa Rizal"  

Outstanding Crime Investigative Program Hosts- Pinky Webb, Julius Babao, and Anthony Taberna ("XXX"_

Outstanding News Magazine Program - "Patrol ng Pilipino: Ghost Employee/Dolphy Story"

Outstanding News Magazine Program Hosts- Karen Davila, Anthony Taberna ("Ako ang Simula")

Outstanding  Television Network:  ABS-CBN

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Angelica Panganiban Blooms in Mega March 2013 Issue


Angelica Panganiban is on the cover of MEGA Magazine’s Young and Powerful issue (March 2013) where she opens up about her new love and being the new face of Camay.

The “Apoy sa Dagat” star is wearing a pink silk dress surrounded by flowers on the cover photo by Paelo Pedrajas under the art direction of Mica Santos.

This issue takes on contrast to electrifying heights featuring High Contrast style on Get Ready to Wear, old couture design of the best and brightest sartorialists of the South with Power Trip: Cebu’s Leading Design Talents, and internationally recognized denim design genius Jeffrey Rogador on Designer Spotlight. Also inside is a scoop on Jerome Lorico for fashion giant Alexander McQueen.

And speaking of “young and powerful,” MEGA also unleashes their list of the Most Powerful Women and Millionaires under 30.

MEGA’s March 2013 edition with Angelica Panganiban on the cover is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.
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Denise Laurel Shares Her Story in Olay Conversations


Denise Laurel, in an interview by Boy Abunda for a webisode of “Olay Conversations,” spoke about an unplanned pregnancy that threatened her acting career just when she was at her peak.

To some people, life is a well-laid plan where the goal is straight ahead, clearly attainable. But what happens when life gets in the way, just when you thought everything was going perfectly? When everything you worked for suddenly crumbles, throwing you by the wayside unable to pick up the pieces?

This is the story of Denise Laurel‘s life. She found her footing in show business and theatre at an early age. Born into a well-known family, there was constant pressure and motivation to be the best in her craft. But slowly, surely and diligently, she worked her way up to major and bigger roles. Denise was clearly on the threshold of something big, when motherhood unexpectedly demanded that she put everything on hold. A necessary but painful decision made no easier by a delicate process of pregnancy that proved to be life threatening.

“I knew getting pregnant was teaching me something. It was teaching me to be an adult,” Laurel tearfully but braveley told Abunda in the webisode. She shared the difficult decisions she had to make at the time, and the trust and support she received from the family who expected her to always “be the best.” Laurel now lives with simple gratefulness, to which she credits her constant glow. “It’s because I’m complete. I am so thankful for what I have and treasure that even more now. Everyone accepted me and I accept myself,” she smiled.

After hurdling her life’s biggest challenge, Denise emerged a woman who’s more beautiful than ever, because of her resilience and amazing resolve to be the best.
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New iPhone Release Date and Specs Revealed

New iPhone Release Date and Specs Revealed


Apple is known to release only one new iPhone model each year since 2007, but Wall Street and Barclays analysts say 2013 will be different as the Company is planning to release both iPhone 5S And iPhone 6 sometime in September.
After Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty pegged a dual release date for two iPhone 5 successors in 2013 - the "iPhone 5S" (the true follow-up) and a cheaper "low-cost iPhone 6" - Kirk Yang from Barclays (via Taiwan's Commercial Times) chimed in on Friday, releasing a similar note that said Apple is indeed preparing to release both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 in the same period, between August and September of this year.

According to Yang, Apple will release both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 in two models each: One model will feature the standard support for frequency-division duplexing (FDD) technology, which is used by most of the world's carriers, but another model is said to finally support the unique time-division duplexing (TDD) technology used by China Mobile, the largest telecommunications carrier in the world.

This report makes a great deal of sense, considering Apple's reported efforts over the past several years to woo China Mobile into introducing the iPhone on its platform. With 703 million active subscribers, Apple badly wants to strike a deal with the carrier - on Jan. 10, Apple CEO Tim Cook even stopped by China Mobile headquarters to meet with company chairman Xi Guohua, looking to "discuss matters of cooperation."

Yang's report says Foxconn will work on three models of the iPhone 5 successor, while Pegatron has already received orders to build the lower-cost TD-LTE-capable iPhone 6.

The report says Apple is still crunching the numbers, looking to estimate how much the cheaper, lower-cost iPhone 6 might cut into sales of the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5S vs. iPhone 6 predicament is not dissimilar from the iPad vs. iPad Mini predicament, which the company is still trying to figure out, as iPad Mini sales continue to cannibalize sales of its larger, older brother.

That said, Yang said Apple does expect to ship more iPhones in 2013 than it did in 2012, which would be a given if the company actually does release two iPhone models this year.

Will iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 Both Release In 2013?

As much as some customers may want to believe Apple will release a treasure trove of iPhone models this year, there is some discrepancy in what the rumors have been saying about the iPhone 6.

While most reports have claimed Apple intends to release the iPhone 5S in 2013, some have said the cheaper iPhone 6 will be released in 2014, if at all. Even the most recent report from Japanese Apple blog Macotakara said Apple's lower-cost iPhone 6, which was said to feature a 4.5-inch display and a polycarbonate enclosure, isn't expected to release until 2014.

That said, one of the most accurate analysts in the business - KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who accurately predicted Apple's entire product roadmap last year - believes Apple will indeed release both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 in the third quarter of 2013, which would be right around August-September.

There are more reasons for why Apple should release both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 in 2013 than against: With analysts and investors concerned with Apple's diminishing share price, and the constant threat of rivals' releasing better and better smartphones each year, the pressure is on Apple to stay competitive: Releasing a low-priced iPhone 6 to attack those emerging markets might be the key.

Even though Apple wants to make greater inroads in China, the price of the current iPhone 5 is simply too steep in the country.

“One of our sources claims that Apple’s iPhone prices remain too high for most mainland Chinese customers - the iPhone 5 hardware alone starts at $849 there, versus the iPhone 4 at $500, in a country where the average annual salary is around $3,000 per person,” iLounge editor-in-chief Jeremy Horwitz wrote in January. “The source has said that mainland Chinese iPhone 5 sales are already tapering off as a result of the pricing, which is higher than in Hong Kong. A budget iPhone model would help sales in populous but underdeveloped countries to grow.”

Thanks to cheaper, smaller, and more power-efficient chipsets, Apple can afford to build an entry-level to midrange smartphone on top of its current iPhone - either one that's larger, like the Samsung Galaxy S3, or a smaller iPhone Nano - to appeal to consumers who can’t quite afford Apple’s most popular product, including many in China. Furthermore, if Apple’s iPhone 6 was not only cheaper but also smaller, the phone would greatly appeal to Asian consumers who find small devices both chic and easier to hold.

Reports of Apple's desire to build multiple iPhone models have been echoed on Wall Street. On Jan. 2, Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White said the company will likely release its next iPhone in more colors and screen sizes, implying that Apple might sell an iPhone that's smaller or larger than the current iPhone 5 or even the previous-generation iPhone 4S or 4 units.

"Although Apple offers a 4-inch screen on the iPhone 5 and a 3.5-inch screen on the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4, the company has never offered multiple screen sizes for a single model," White said. "We believe this is about to change with the next iPhone offering different screen sizes that we believe will allow Apple to better bifurcate the market and expand its reach."

Considering Apple’s urgency to strike a deal with China Mobile, as well as the growing number of rumors pointing to a 2013 release date for an iPhone 6 that would be compatible with the popular carrier, it’s likely we could see both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 release worldwide this year.

iPhone 5S: What Might It Look Like?

Most reports say the iPhone 5S will have an identical form factor to the iPhone 5. Two independent reports - one from iLounge editor-in-chief Jeremy Horwitz, and one from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo - said the iPhone 5S processor will be upgraded to an Apple-built A7 chip, but Apple will make major additions to the iPhone's camera and flash - “perhaps featuring Sony’s 13-megapixel sensor,” according to Horwitz.

But analysts say the iPhone 5S will be much more than a simple processor bump: One of the biggest - and most likely - rumors we've heard involves the iPhone's signature home button, which is said to introduce an integrated fingerprint sensor for the next-generation, replacing the need for usernames and passwords on the phone.

A fingerprint sensor makes great logical sense for an iPhone 5S feature: Unlike other Android-based smartphones with multiple buttons at the bottom, the iPhone has always had only one mechanical button on its face, which makes it exceedingly easy and intuitive for users to find and use this feature. Furthermore, given Apple’s urgency to acquire Florida-based AuthenTec last July (as noted in the company’s own filing to the SEC), there’s an excellent chance that we’ll see this unique feature in a soon-to-be-released iPhone -- hopefully the iPhone 5S or 6.

iPhone 6: What Might It Look Like?

Horwitz, the editor-in-chief at iLounge, detailed last month what he called the "budget iPhone 5," which will allegedly look like the iPhone 5, but feature several new design elements and tweaks.

“Yes, it will be made substantially from plastic,” Horwitz wrote, echoing an earlier DigiTimes report that said the iPhone 5S or 6 would feature a hybrid chassis made of both plastic and metal. “No, it won’t just be a Retina- and Lightning-equipped refresh of the iPhone 3G or 3GS, Apple’s last plastic iPhones, nor will it look just like an all-plastic version of the iPhone 5. This new model is actually a cross between the iPhone 5, the fifth-generation iPod touch, and - wait for it - the iPod classic. Yes, really. It will have a 4” screen, like the iPhone 5, a bottom like the latest iPod touch and a shape that’s most similar to the iPod classic.”

The original DigiTimes report about the low-cost iPhone 6 said the new iPhone’s internal parts could “be seen from the outside through a special design." If this rumor is accurate, the finished design for the iPhone 6 might look like an iPhone 5 mixed with the plastic enclosure of the iPhone 3GS from 2009 mixed with the final design for the Bondi blue iMac in 1998, which was characterized by its brightly colored, translucent plastic casing, letting users see the innards of their desktop computers for the first time.

Horwitz believes the low-cost iPhone 6 will feature specifications nearly identical to those of the iPhone 5, but will be "a half-millimeter taller and a half-millimeter wider," as well as a full millimeter thicker. While these changes are minimal, Horwitz noted the biggest design change in the iPhone 6 will be the curves.

“Apple’s budget housing looks closest to the iPod classic in shape, though not in materials,” Horwitz said. “Unlike the plastic iPhone 3G/3GS, which featured soft curves on all sides, the budget iPhone’s curves start and end at flat surfaces, so each side and the back are flat. This seems like a trivial change, until you realize that it allows Apple to use flat rather than curve-matched parts: the right side has a flat, centered SIM card tray just like the iPhone 5’s, while all of the buttons and ports are on flat rather than curved surfaces. A flat-backed iPhone won’t rock on a flat surface when it vibrates, either.”

The dimensions and proportions of the iPhone 6 will resemble those of the most recently-released iPod touch, with similar locations for the camera, microphone, and rear flash, according to Horwitz. The bottom microphone, headphone jack, Lightning dock, and speaker are in the same locations as in the iPhone 5, but the new iPhone 6 is said to have an extra microphone on the bottom, as well as four individual holes for the speaker grill, rather than the 26 speaker holes at the bottom of the iPhone 5.

“In summary, the budget iPhone will look a lot like an iPhone 5 from the front, an iPod classic from the side, and an iPod touch 5G on the bottom - only made from plastic rather than glass or metal,” Horwitz concluded. “It won’t make any bold departures from past Apple designs, but then, it’s supposed to be an inexpensive iPhone and achieves that goal pretty much as expected.”

iPhone 5S and iPhone 6: Features Across Both Phones?

While the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 may be aimed at two different crowds, it is likely that both phones could feature the same display technology. Several reports claim Apple is investing a great deal of time, energy, and money on display panels for its next-gen iPhones.

A Jan. 3 report by the China Times said Apple might switch to a "Touch On Display" panel currently in development at one of the company's suppliers, Taiwan-based Innolux Corp. (TPE:3481), which has reportedly licensed Sharp's proprietary IGZO display technology.

Whether or not Apple specifically chooses Innolux to make screens for the next iPhone, however, the company will most likely feature Sharp's ultrathin IGZO display technology in its next iPhone -- the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, or both.

In late December, Asymco analyst Horace Dediu and DigiTimes both mentioned Apple’s alleged investment in the ultrathin IGZO displays produced by Sharp, predicting the inclusion of the technology in Apple’s next batch of iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. Dediu also pointed to Apple’s recent $2.3 billion investment in “product tooling, manufacturing process equipment, and infrastructure,” believing the cash was used to help bail out Sharp, which had been in financial straits last year. Sharp is reportedly going “all in” on IGZO technology, so it’s possible Apple saved Sharp to leverage its investment in the next generation of displays.

As noted by Tom's Hardware, the IGZO display is not only thin and tough, but also can handle even higher screen densities than Apple’s Retina display, which is visually stunning on its own. IGZO displays can reportedly handle display densities north of 330 ppi: In comparison, the new iPad 4 can only achieve 264 ppi.

One of the advantages of IGZO display technology is its lower power consumption. Most Apple products, from the iPhone 5 to the iPad 4, require cartoonishly big batteries to achieve just eight hours of power -- this is because current-gen Retina displays are extremely power-hungry. If Apple wanted its iPhone 6 not only to last longer during the day but also to charge faster when plugged in, IGZO seems to be the way to go for the next generation of iOS devices.

Apple is facing stiffening competition from its rivals at Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (KRX:005935), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), and even the Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), so the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will need to pull out all the stops for its iPhone 5 successor, as well as for the cheaper iPhone 6, as it seeks to keep customer interest in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

Apple has set its own bar pretty high: The company sold 47.8 million iPhones and 22.9 million iPads in its fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 29.
Source: International Business Times

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Sexy Things, I Bet, You Must Know About Alden Richards

Sexy Things, I Bet, You Must Know About Alden Richards


Aside from finding the saxophone as the sexiest musical instrument, the bedroom as the sexiest place and Original Sin as the sexiest movie, what do 20-year-old brightest Kapuso actor Alden Richards finds sexy? 
Alden stars in upcoming GMA-7 primetime soap Mundo Mo’y Akin which replaces Pahiram ng Sandali effective March 18, with Alden’s character torn between Louise delos Reyes and Lauren Young. 



What is sexy to you? Being sexy is more of an attitude. Being sexy is being confident.
When do you feel sexy? When I’m dancing and when I’m in the gym.     
What part of your body do you consider sexiest? My dimples. They are sort of “magnet” especially to the ladies.
What part of a woman’s body do you consider sexiest? The back. Women with a sexy back appeal to me.
When did you lose your innocence? When I was 17.
To a younger woman, older woman or a woman your age? Older woman. I find it more interesting to have older women for company because they have a different perspective and I can learn from their experience. 
Sexiest book? I haven’t read any sexy book yet but I think 50 Shades of Grey would be it considering the reactions of those who have read it.

Sexiest movie? Original Sin.  
Sexiest musical instrument? The Saxophone. It speaks for itself.  
Sexiest song? Birthday Sex by Jeremiah.
Sexiest TV show? Girls of the Playboy Mansion.
Sexiest food? Strawberries dipped in chocolate.
Sexiest car? Audi R8.
Sexiest perfume? Lacoste Pure.
Sexiest time of day? Dawn…that’s when darkness dominates the light.
Sexiest part of the house? My bedroom because that’s where I can do what I want and when I want it.
Sexiest animal? Tiger.
Sexiest billboard? Folded & Hung Summer of 2012. That was the first time I went topless on a billboard.
Sexiest scene you have seen in a movie? The opening scene of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Go ahead and see for yourself. I just have to say that Megan Fox is oozing with sex appeal.
Sexiest scene you have ever done? I haven’t done anything sexy onscreen but I’m looking forward to doing some this year.
Sexiest thing you have ever done to yourself? When I started working out.
Sexiest thing you have ever done to or with somebody? I can’t reveal the details. Clue: It happened inside my car.
Sexiest fantasy? Making love while skydiving.
Sexiest clothes, (pajamas, briefs, etc.)? Briefs. I always go for comfort so sometimes I go to bed with nothing but my briefs on.
Sexiest concert you have ever seen? Haven’t seen any.
Sexiest face (of a woman)? Megan Fox and Anne Curtis.
Three women that you find sexy? Anne Curtis because she has everything  - talent and beauty, but truly sexy is her attitude and personality which attract a lot of guys including me. Alessandra de Rossi, aside from her sexy body she is very accommodating, funny, a good conversationalist and has a way of treating people. And, of course, she’s a very good actress. Lastly, Megan Fox, because of the way she handles her roles in various movies; she never fails to add “sexiness” to everything that she does.
Source: Ricky F. Lo, Philstar.com

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